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UC Davis Discoveries

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Celebrating Aggie innovation

As the nation marks America’s 250th anniversary, UC Davis celebrates 100 years of graduates and a legacy defined by service and discovery. Since its beginnings as the University Farm, UC Davis has helped feed the world, protect public health, advance clean technology, and unlock scientific discovery. Looking ahead to the next century of innovation, Aggies continue to lead with optimism, purpose and lasting impact.
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Growing Better Strawberries

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Giving People Their Voice

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Reducing Reliance on Fossil Fuels

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Tardigrades: Extreme Survival

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Blazing the Way for Chardonnay

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Making Tougher Tomatoes

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Getting Lead Out of Gasoline

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Rethinking How Babies Communicate

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Protecting Global Health

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Social sciences

Our research has rewritten history textbooks.

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We have saved lives with our medical innovations.

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Engineering

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Innovation That Goes Further

Beyond research and discovery, UC Davis’ lasting impact lives in its 334,000 alumni. Around the world, Aggies are putting ideas into action and shaping a better future.
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